CHRYSTALLA MOUZA
School of Education, University of Delaware
Willard Hall, 301 D, Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302 – 831-3108
email: cmouza@udel.edu
EDUCATION
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Instructional Technology and Media in Education
Dissertation: "Understanding Teacher Change: A Study of Professional Development in
Technology Integration"
New York, NY
May, 2002
Research Areas:
 Teacher learning with regard to technology (in-service and pre-service)
 Applications of technology in K-12 classrooms
 Science education and technology
 Production, management and evaluation of web-based instructional material
 Student learning in technology rich learning environments
 Distance education (development and delivery of online courses)
 Information technologies and the psychological/social development of children
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Instructional Technology and Media in Education
Thesis: "Assessing the Impact of a Web-Driven Goal-Based Scenario in the Science
Classroom"
New York, NY
October, 1999
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts (M.A.), Instructional Technology and Media in Education
Thesis: "The ALPINE Project: Ski Condition Analysis for Middle School Weather
Instruction"
New York, NY
May, 1998
UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education
Ioannina, Greece
July, 1994
WORK EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology
Courses: Cognition and Technology (Fall 2003, Spring 2004), Learning Technologies
across the Curriculum (Spring 2004). Research: Technology and teacher learning,
Technology and school change, Applications of technology in K-12 classrooms, Design
of technology enhanced learning environments, Student motivation in technology rich
classrooms.
Newark, DE
9/03 - Present
EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE (ETS)
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
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Conducted longitudinal research evaluating the impact of technology professional
development on teacher and student learning
Investigated the role of school contextual factors in promoting or inhibiting the
professional development and growth of urban school teachers
Participated in the design of an interactive computer based learning environment for
reading instruction
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Instructor
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New York, NY
2/99 – 8/03
Consulted on the development of a theoretical framework for faculty support
Developed, taught and evaluated graduate level online courses in the Department of
Communication, Computing and Technology in Education
Served as a Teaching Assistant for online graduate level courses
Online graduate level courses taught:
 Television and the Development of Youth (Instructor)
 Designing Educational Activities Using the Internet
 Publishing on the Web as an Educational Activity
 Integrating Web-Publishing into Classroom Instruction
 Computer Problem-Solving and Cooperative Learning
 Technology and School Change
INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Research Associate/Member of the Staff Development Group
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New York, NY
8/02 – 8/03
2/99 - 8/02
Developed and taught graduate level courses in the Department of Communication,
Computing and Technology in Education
Courses taught:
 Hypermedia and Education
 Evaluating the Internet as an Educational Resource
 Television and the Development of Youth (online)
DISTANCE LEARNING PROJECT, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Instructor/Consultant/Teaching Assistant
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Princeton, NJ
9/02 – 8/03
Research member of the Eiffel Project, a U.S. Department of Education Technology
Innovation Challenge Grant program
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Eiffel professional development model
Instructed and trained classroom teachers in utilizing computers and
telecommunication tools
Developed and implemented innovative curricular strategies
Developed and taught technology integration workshops to classroom teachers
Designed interactive Internet-based activities for students
New York, NY
9/98 – 8/03
NATIONAL CENTER FOR RESTRUCTURING EDUCATION, SCHOOLS AND TEACHING
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Staff Developer
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9/99 - 6/00
Instructed classroom teachers in utilizing technology in their classrooms
Directed the development of technology-enhanced curriculum projects
Instructed school administration in developing technology plans
INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Educational Consultant
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New York, NY
Hackensack, NJ
2/98 - 2/99
Performed quality assurance of online courses
Developed interface design of online courses
Organized and delivered online workshops
FUTUREKIDS MEDIA INTERNATIONAL
Technology Instructor
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Taught computer applications to elementary-aged students organized around thematic units
CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND SCHOOL CHANGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Intern
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New York, NY
2/97 - 5/97
Designed and implemented field studies for the evaluation of television shows produced by the CTW
Participated in the development of the curriculum goals of Sesame Street, Big Bag, and Ghost Writer
Evaluated scripts written for Big Bag and Sesame Street
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Classroom Teacher
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New York, NY
9/97 - 12/97
Trained classroom teachers in integrating technology in their curricula
Taught computer applications to students and teachers
CHILDREN'S TELEVISION WORKSHOP
Intern
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New York, NY
2/98 - 5/98
Nicosia, Cyprus
9/94 - 8/96
Organized educational material for different curricula
Planned, organized, and facilitated teacher-parent meetings
Presented topics on educational issues in the school community
Organized school performances, educational field trips, and school charities
Performed demonstration lessons for prospective teachers
Participated in seminars and conferences organized by the Ministry of Education and the University of
Cyprus
COMPUTER SKILLS
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Experienced in both Macintosh and IBM compatible computing platforms
IBM compatible Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage), Adobe Photoshop,
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Macintosh Software: Claris Works, Adobe Pagemil, Adobe Photoshop
Strong experience with the Internet
Knowledge of HTML
Programming experience in C++
Extensive experience with applications appropriate for classroom settings: Hyperstudio, KidPix, Print
Artist, Bilingual Writing Center, TableTop, Song-Works, Music-Times, Music Shop, Web Workshop
Experienced in selecting and evaluating software appropriate for use in different subject areas
Experienced in instructional design of educational technology
Experienced in the development of distributed instruction
PUBLICATIONS (REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES & BOOK LENGTH REPORTS)
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Mouza, C. (2002). Understanding Teacher Change: A Study of Professional Development in
Technology Integration. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Teachers College, Columbia University,
New York, NY.
Mouza, C. (2003). Learning to Teach with New Technology: Implications for Professional
Development. Journal of Research on Technology in Education,35 (2), 272-289.
Mouza, C., & Bell, L.B. (2001) Assessing the Impact of a Web-driven Goal Based Scenario in the
Science Classroom. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 20 (3), 265-292.
Mouza, C. (In press). Characteristics of Quality Professional Development: Voices from Urban
Teachers. In C. Vrasidas and G.V. Glass. Current Perspectives on Applied Information Technologies.
Volume II: Preparing teachers to teach with Technology. Greenwich, CT: Information Age
Publishing.
Mouza, C. (In press). Using Technology in Early Childhood Education: The 100 Days of School
Project. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning.
PUBLICATIONS (CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS)
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Mouza, C., Parsons, R., & Liz-Ferreira, V. (2003).Using Technology in Early Childhood Education:
The 100 Days of School Project. Presented at the Sixth International Conference on Computer Based
Learning in Science, July 2003, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Mouza, C. (2003). Effective Professional Development on the Use of Technology: Findings from
Urban Teachers. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, March 2003,
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mouza, C. (2003). The Role of School Context on Teacher Learning and Professional Development.
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, March 2003, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mouza, C. (2002). Fostering Teacher Learning Through Participation in Professional Development.
In P. Bell, R. Stevens, & T. Satwicz (Eds.), Keeping Learning Complex: The Proceedings of the Fifth
International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) (pp.572-573). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
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Mouza, C., & Bell, B. (2001). The Role of Pedagogy in the Use of Networked Learning
Environments. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and
Telecommunications, Tampere, Finland.
Mouza, C., & Kung, S. (2001). Hypermedia and Education: A Technology Integration Course.
Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and
Telecommunications, Tampere, Finland.
Mouza, C., Kaplan, D., & Espinet, I. (2000). A Model for Online Collaboration between Distance
Learning and Campus Students. Proceedings of the World Conference on the WWW and the Internet,
San Antonio, TX.
Mouza, C. (2000). Using Mobile Computer Technology and Internet Tools to Promote Constructivist
Teaching. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and
Telecommunications, Montreal, Canada.
Bell, B., Mouza, C., & Cho, H. (1999). The Alpine Project: Ski Condition Analysis as Weather
Instruction. Proceedings of the National Congress on Aviation and Space Education, Orlando, FL.
REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
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Mouza, C. (2002). The Impact of Technology Professional Development on Urban Elementary
Teachers. (Part of a symposium entitled "Reinventing Technology Professional Development:
Multiple Approaches to Building Teacher Capacity for Technology Integration", Organizer:
Chrystalla Mouza, Chair/Discussant: Anthony Petrosino and Xiaodong Lin). Annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, April 2002, New Orleans, LA.
Mouza, C., & Parsons, R. (2002) 100 Days of School: A Situated Approach to Professional
Development. Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, April 2002, New
Orleans, LA.
Mouza, C. (2001). Learning to Teach with New Technology: Implications on Professional
Development. Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.
Mouza, C. (2001) Understanding Technology Adoption: A Framework for Developing Effective
Professional Development. (Dissertation Research). Presented at the Doctoral Seminar of the
American Educational Research Association, Division K, Seattle, WA.
Mouza, C. (2000). Professional Development for Effective Technology Use: New Challenges,
Perspectives, and Resources. (Dissertation Research). Presented at the Doctoral Consortium of the
Learning Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI.
HONORS
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Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Post doctoral research fellowship for the academic year 2002-2003
Teachers College, Columbia University
Tuition award for the academic year 2000-01
International Scholarship Award, Columbia University
Tuition award for the academic year 1999-00
Institute for Learning Technologies, Columbia University
Tuition award for the academic years 1998-00
Fulbright Scholarship Award
Full scholarship award for graduate studies in the United States for the academic years 1996-98
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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2002 – Present: International Society for the Learning Sciences (ISLS)
2000 – Present: American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Division C: Learning and Instruction
Division K: Teaching and Teacher Education
Special Interest Groups: Science and Technology, Advanced Technologies for Learning, Program
Evaluation
2000 – Present: Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education
1994- Present: Cyprus Organization of Greek Teachers
REVIEWER
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2000 – Present: American Educational Research Association, Division C and Division K
LANGUAGES
Greek and English
REFERENCES
Dr. Robert O. McClintock
John L. and Sue Ann Weinberg Professor of the Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Co-Director, Institute for Learning Technologies
Teachers College, Columbia University, Box 136
525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027-6696
e-mail: rom2@columbia.edu, Phone: (212) 678-3375
Dr. Howard Budin
Director, Center for Technology and School Change
Teachers College, Columbia University, Box 8
525 West 120th street, New York, NY 10027-6696
e-mail: hb50@columbia.edu, Phone: (212) 678-3773
Dr. Anthony Petrosino
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Science Education
University of Texas at Austin
Sanchez Building Room 462-A, 1912 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712
e-mail: ajpetrosino@mail.utexas.edu, Phone: (512) 471-3747
Ms. Marnie Thompson
Director, Teaching and Learning Research Center
Center for Education Policy and Research
Educational Testing Service
712 South Elam Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina 27403
e-mail: mxthompson@ets.org, Phone: (336) 691-0528